Broomfield police: Woman killed in 2-car accident

Broomfield police are investigating a two-car accident in which one of the drivers was ejected from her vehicle and killed Thursday.

The accident occurred at about 2:20 p.m. in the 15900 block of Pikes Peak Drive, not far from the intersection of Lowell Boulevard and Preble Creek Parkway, according to a Broomfield police news release.

Police and crews from North Metro Fire Rescue responded to the scene, where they discovered a woman who had been ejected from her vehicle. The victim, described as in her early 50s, was transported to an area hospital where she was pronounced dead on arrival, according to police.

The Adams County coroner will release the victim's name.

The accident remains under investigation. Drugs and alcohol are not believed to have been involved.